Theatre and Dance

The Department of Theatre and Dance strives to develop our students as artistic scholars
by providing them with a knowledge base that establishes strong research, creative
and critical thinking, and verbal and written communication skills.

100 Level Courses (Introductory)

The 100 level introductory courses serve as an introduction to the artistic and intellectual
foundation necessary to analyze, interpret, and create theatre and dance.

THTD 101 Introduction to Theatre Research and Writing

THTD 102 Foundations of Theatrical Design

THTD 103 Fundamentals for the Performer

200 Level Courses

The 200 level courses introduce students to historical, theoretical, and critical
perspective to the three texts.

THTD 201 Contemporary Dance History

THTD 202 Dance in World Cultures

THTD 241 Latina/o Drama and Performance

THTD 244 Origins of Drama

THTD 245 Feminism and Theatre

THTD 246 Dramatic Theory and Criticism

THTD 247 Latin American Theatre and Performance

THTD 248 Native American Performance

THTD 249 Indigenous Film

300 Level Courses

The 300 level courses emphasize practical application of theoretical concepts and
methodology, as well as application.